Colbster

It reverses when I plug it directly to a motor, but I'm using a infrared remote, and it seems like the direction doesn't change depending on the switch... which I'd like it to do! I've bought a direction switch to add in hopefully that will do what I need it to do. Anyone know if the remote does equalize the voltage or something?

I have a question, with the switch, why is there two positions? I assumed it would reverse the direction of any motors plugged into it, but it doesn't. Why bother with 2 positions? Thanks.

Is there any way of mixing studs in with technic parts? Seems like an obvious way to go as they each have their own advantages.